The campsite is located on US 60 in west central New Mexico near the continental divide.

Datil Well is one of 15 water wells along the Magdalena Livestock Driveway that was established in the 1800s and stretched 120 miles from Springerville, AZ, to Magdalena, NM.

This campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The recreation area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands, with scenic views of the San Augustin Plains and an occasional glimpse of wildlife.

The campground sits right where the prairie valley meets the mountains.

To the east is the Magdelena and the VLA (very large array). To the west are the Sawtooth Mountains and Pie Town, a pleasant community with an interesting history which specializes in selling a slice of pie.

The whole area is absolutely beautiful.

The Campground is open-year round, well, except for during COVID-19.

22 campsites, $5.00 per night

Access, Senior, and Veterans Pass Holder receive half off

There is no day use fee.

I have been told that there are three sites with a 20 amp plug.

All sites have picnic tables, barbecue grills and fire pits.

Twelve of the sites and the group site have shelters for shade.

Rest rooms and drinking water are available, but no showers.

Upon my arrival on Monday, 20 April, 2020, I find the campsite closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, I continue on my way westward on US 60 to locate a location with WiFi.